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Hello John Your grandfather's name and number was listed in the Birmingham Daily post casualty list on 6 September 1916. The actual date of when he was wounded would be around 1 to 2 weeks prior to the publication date. All I can say at the moment, is that he was wounded on the Somme. I...

Looking at the Commonwealth War Graves site, Charles Tonks, is buried at LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY, France. Which was on our side of the lines during the war. I doubt very much he was a POW or he would have been buried in a Cemetery that was once in German territory. Regards Terry

Hello Diane First, I must apologise, I did not see the messages you posted to me four weeks ago. The only way you can make sure to his war service is to obtain his medals. They will have his number and regiment stamped on them. If no one in the family has got them. Then, I think you can only...

Hello Diane The service number of Pte J W Marsden, 41882, indicates that he was not an original volunteer to the 1st B'ham Bn in 1914. His medal index card shows that he did not enter a theatre of war until after 1st Jan 1916. He was most likely called up and posted to the battalion during the...

Yes, Chris, it sure is an R.E. badge. Terry

Here is the ASC cap badge. What we need is Lulibel to get a better closer image of the cap badge. Terry

It looks like he served in a Territorial Force Royal Engineers Company. There was one in Birmingham attached to the 48th South Midland Division T F. The badge on his tunic was known as the Imperial Service badge. It was given to each man if the majority of his unit volunteered to serve overseas...

Hello Bevflower Regarding Pte Alfred J J Bragg, 1/8 Royal Warwicks. Checking the Commonwealth War Graves Site I see he is buried in Bapaume Post Military Cemetery. During the middle weekend of May, next month, I will be visiting the Somme and Bapaume Post Cemetery is on my Cemeteries to visit...

Give us his name and we will try and find out for you Terry

The soldier extreme left, I would say Devonshire Regiment. Quite a few Brummies served in the Devons during WW1 Terry

Can you give us his name? Cheers Terry

Hello Alan, It is also the centenary of the raising of Birmingham's three 'Pals' battalions; the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Birmingham Battalions (14th, 15th & 16th Royal Warwickshires). I know we are three years away, but I would be willing to support and contribute to any ideas raised. Regards Terry

Hello Jane The original volunteers for Birmingham's three Pals battalions, in September 1914, were made up from the non-manual workers of the City and suburbs. Would it be possible for me to have the names of these relatives? regards Terry

It was also quite common for soldiers to wear an aluminium identity bracelet, worn on the wrist, with their name number and religion stamped onto it. Terry

Hi Kev Thanks for posting the pictures. How are you? not heard from you in ages. Terry

Honour the Light Brigade: A record of the services of officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the five Light Cavalry Regiments, which made up the ... from September 1854 to the end of the war (Hardcover) by Cannon Lummis You might be able to loan from the library or buy a second hand...

Thanks Tony

He is buried in Ramleh (now Ramla) War Cemetery, Israel. Terry

Thanks for all your kind replies concerning my book, Birmingham Pals Yes he was an original volunteer to the 2nd Birmingham Battalion (15th Royal Warwicks). Fortunately his service records survive on Ancestry UK. He served in C Company, No.11 Platoon. He was wounded twice. The second time...

There are over 20 men listed on Ancestry who served in WW1 with the name Leonard Bray. None have a Worcester connection. You need to try and find more info. Has anyone in the family got his service medals? Terry